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supraordinate

adjective
su·​pra·​ordinate

Definition of supraordinate

: of or concerned with higher ranks or orders supraordinate tests in which given species are to be associated with logically proper genera

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Other Words from supraordinate

supraordination \ "+ \ noun

History and Etymology for supraordinate

supra- + Latin ordin-, ordo order + English -ate

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